These two "techno" blogs illustrate the importance of advocacy for media programs and how to lead your media program community in becoming more techno-savvy themselves.
Cathy Nelson's TechnoTuesday blog http://blog.cathyjonelson.com/
See the May 24th post for an interesting illustration of a "social technographics ladder." Where are you on the ladder? Where are your patrons/external community members? How will you move them up the ladder?
This paper provides the framework for discussion of the Principal's role in developing and supporting an information literate community.
The Learning Community
An article by Doug Johnson about how to lead tech specialists in revising outdated tech policies that may be hindering students (and sometimes teachers) from being able to use new, relevant digital technologies.
A link to Doug Johnson's website/blog on the issues concerning technology and libraries.
The section entitled "Digital Natives" will be helpful in understanding how to lead administrators in appealing to digital learners.
The Role of the School Library Media Specialist in the 21st Century. ERIC Digest.
Teachers, Parents, Kids Bond Over Books
Understanding Students' Home Cultures: The Teacher-Librarian as Collaborative Partner
Marketing Reflections: Advocacy in Action
These two "techno" blogs illustrate the importance of advocacy for media programs and how to lead your media program community in becoming more techno-savvy themselves.
Cathy Nelson's TechnoTuesday blog
http://blog.cathyjonelson.com/
See the May 24th post for an interesting illustration of a "social technographics ladder." Where are you on the ladder? Where are your patrons/external community members? How will you move them up the ladder?
More on this "ladder" can also be found on the blog, Groundswell:Winning in a world transformed by social technologies
http://blogs.forrester.com/groundswell/2007/04/forresters_new_.html